- CDT 2026, which includes 60 code changes, is available for preorder from the ADA Store.
- The updated manual boasts 31 additions, 14 revisions, six deletions, and nine editorial changes.
- Some highlights include a sweeping overhaul of anesthesia codes and the addition of new codes for point-of-care saliva testing, cracked tooth testing, and the cleaning and inspection of an occlusal guard.
- All changes will be effective Jan. 1, 2026.
